New study reveals extent of Seattle's aging housing stock
Despite recent efforts to increase Seattle's housing stock, a new study shows the extent of the city's aging home infrastructure, including that half of the homes here were built before 1987.
Despite recent efforts to increase Seattle's housing stock, a new study shows the extent of the city's aging home infrastructure, including that half of the homes here were built before 1987.
Here’s where rents are falling the most as US prices hit a four-year low
U.S. renters are seeing modest relief as asking rents continue to decline, with February marking the 30th straight month of year-over-year drops.
U.S. renters are seeing modest relief as asking rents continue to decline, with February marking the 30th straight month of year-over-year drops.
Mortgage rates rise above 6% amid Iran war market jitters
Mortgage rates edged higher last week as financial markets reacted to uncertainty tied to the war in Iran. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rose to about 6.11%, up from 6% the week before, while the 15-year fixed rate increased to about 5.5%, according to Freddie Mac.
Mortgage rates edged higher last week as financial markets reacted to uncertainty tied to the war in Iran. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rose to about 6.11%, up from 6% the week before, while the 15-year fixed rate increased to about 5.5%, according to Freddie Mac.
Zillow: US rent growth slows as affordability improves
U.S. rent growth continued to cool in January, slowing to its weakest pace in more than four years as supply increases and vacancies remain elevated, according to Zillow.
U.S. rent growth continued to cool in January, slowing to its weakest pace in more than four years as supply increases and vacancies remain elevated, according to Zillow.
Bilt expands rewards program with new cards for renters, homeowners: What to know
Bilt on Tuesday unveiled Bilt Card 2.0, a revamped lineup of three credit cards that, for the first time, allows homeowners to earn rewards on mortgage payments.
Bilt on Tuesday unveiled Bilt Card 2.0, a revamped lineup of three credit cards that, for the first time, allows homeowners to earn rewards on mortgage payments.
Gov. Ferguson announces WA housing investment propsal
As Gov. Bob Ferguson drafts his 2026 budget, he is proposing a major new investment aimed at addressing Washington’s ongoing affordable housing crisis.
As Gov. Bob Ferguson drafts his 2026 budget, he is proposing a major new investment aimed at addressing Washington’s ongoing affordable housing crisis.
Tacoma, WA to review voter-passed landlord fairness code
In 2023, Tacoma voters passed a landlord fairness code protecting tenants from evictions and high rent hikes.
In 2023, Tacoma voters passed a landlord fairness code protecting tenants from evictions and high rent hikes.
Developers warn Seattle could face apartment shortage as construction slows
A leading Seattle developer says rising interest rates, regulatory burdens and slow permitting are stalling new apartment projects, potentially driving rents higher as early as next year.
A leading Seattle developer says rising interest rates, regulatory burdens and slow permitting are stalling new apartment projects, potentially driving rents higher as early as next year.
White House shifts focus to affordability
President Trump says he's fighting to make life more affordable for Americans, particularly small businesses.
President Trump says he's fighting to make life more affordable for Americans, particularly small businesses.
Hidden homeownership cost in US is nearly $16K a year, Zillow analysis finds
Homeownership is already expensive, but a new report shows the additional costs that may be putting a squeeze on your finances.
Homeownership is already expensive, but a new report shows the additional costs that may be putting a squeeze on your finances.
SODO rezoning ordinance blocked after Port of Seattle lawsuit
The Port of Seattle successfully sued the city of Seattle over an ordinance that aimed to rezone the SODO neighborhood and add nearly 1,000 housing units in the area.
The Port of Seattle successfully sued the city of Seattle over an ordinance that aimed to rezone the SODO neighborhood and add nearly 1,000 housing units in the area.
Sawant to hold public hearing on rent control
Seattle councilmember Kshama Sawant will lead another push for citywide rent control. She recently introduced a ill that would cap maximum rate increases based on the rate of inflation.
Seattle councilmember Kshama Sawant will lead another push for citywide rent control. She recently introduced a ill that would cap maximum rate increases based on the rate of inflation.
WA company turning hotels into attainable housing
One local investment group is investing its time and effort into turning underutilized motels and hotels into additional housing for those who need it.
One local investment group is investing its time and effort into turning underutilized motels and hotels into additional housing for those who need it.
Kirkland, WA company creating attainable housing one motel at a time
A local investment group is working to turn underutilized motels and hotels in the Seattle area into affordable housing for those who need it.
A local investment group is working to turn underutilized motels and hotels in the Seattle area into affordable housing for those who need it.
Tacoma City Council passes expanded camping ban
Tacoma's camping ban will expand after the city approved the proposal Tuesday night.
Tacoma's camping ban will expand after the city approved the proposal Tuesday night.
Monthly mortgage payments are the highest they’ve been in decades
Consumers are dealing with the rigors of finding a reasonably priced home but soaring mortgage payments are placing a financial dent on their budgets, according to recent data.
Consumers are dealing with the rigors of finding a reasonably priced home but soaring mortgage payments are placing a financial dent on their budgets, according to recent data.
President Trump considers national housing emergency
President Trump is considering a national housing emergency declaration in the fall to address high costs and low availability.
President Trump is considering a national housing emergency declaration in the fall to address high costs and low availability.
Seattle woman saves $60K after becoming full time house and pet sitter
“People are shocked and amazed, interested, entertained," Amber Campbell said. This empty nester found a way to beat Seattle housing costs and save tens of thousands of dollars.
“People are shocked and amazed, interested, entertained," Amber Campbell said. This empty nester found a way to beat Seattle housing costs and save tens of thousands of dollars.
You can still buy a mansion for under $1M in these 4 cities
Mansions can costs millions of dollars, but consumers looking for more space can buy one of these sprawling homes at a reasonable price in these cities.
Mansions can costs millions of dollars, but consumers looking for more space can buy one of these sprawling homes at a reasonable price in these cities.
Here's where home equity has grown the most
Rising housing prices are causing changes in home equity gains nationwide, according to a recent study.
Rising housing prices are causing changes in home equity gains nationwide, according to a recent study.